White Kitchen Tile

Yes!

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No tile here...I just love this kitchen.

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I love all white tile in a kitchen...unfortunately my tile looks like this -

Today, I'm working on creating all white tile in my kitchen.

I think it's going to work. Here's a glimpse.

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MVL Book Club #2

Romantic Prairie Style

I almost let the month of May get past me without a Book Club selection.

I actually won my copy of Fifi O'Neill's Romantic Prairie Style.

(it's autographed and everything)

This book is full of gorgeous images.

I love those layered mirrors.

A few of the homes we've seen here on the blogs.

But you haven't seen them like this...

They've all been photographed stunningly.

Showcasing every little detail.

In her forward for the book Fifi says:

"This is much more than a decorating book - it's a way of life. 

One that reconnects us with what truly matters; family, home, and the earth.

Honest materials, artisanal goods, and time-honored objects are once again valued

and create homes, not just shelters."

Don't let the name of this book fool you. 

It's not just for those living in little houses on the prairie

but for all of us that wish to bring time worn and loved surfaces into our homes.

All of these rooms would look just as good in a little house in the city.

Tell me...have you picked up a copy of Fifi's book?

Has it inspired you? 

My copy is going on the shelf next to my favorite design books.

This is a book to be savored. 

One to be looked through over and over again and I will....I have.

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White in the Cottage

Details

This is kind of old news in my house...but I had these photos and hadn't shared and 

I was busy watching the weather yesterday and crouching in the hall with the dogs every time 

the tornado siren went off. Because of this, I didn't get anything accomplished yesterday - at all.

So I thought I'd share this today.....

This is a detail of one of my buffet lamps in the dining room.

I've had several people write me asking about the lamps on my buffet.

I bought them at of all places Hancock Fabrics about four years ago.

These lamps originally were a much darker and speckled beige color.

I painted them my favorite white spray paint color -

Krylon Dover White, then shabby chic'd them

and wired a few crystals to each. Off came the fabric on the shades.

I wanted sconces in the dining room on either side of the doorway.

I found these sconces at Hobby Lobby. They were already painted the perfect shade of white.

Because I don't have electrical in the wall, I use battery operated candles.

I added the crystal ropes and drops.

Battery operated candles truly are a great invention.

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